Queen’s Diamond Jubilee |
The official celebrations of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
will take place over a central weekend. The dates of the revelries have been
fixed from 2nd June (Saturday) to 5th June, 2012 (Tuesday). An array of events
have been planned by the Buckingham
Palace. The Queen will
kick-start the celebrations by attending the Epsom Derby. On the second day
people will be encouraged to share lunches with their friends and neighbours as
part of the Big Jubilee lunch. A BBC concert at Buckingham
Palace will be held on the 3rd and
will be followed by the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Beacons celebrations wherein
2012 beacons will be lit by individuals and communities throughout the United Kingdom.
On the final day of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations a Thanksgiving
service will take place with the formal Carriage procession by the Queen from
the Westminster Abbey to the Buckingham
Palace.
If you wish to participate in this historic moment we
suggest you do it in style. For those who intend to visit the British capital
and celebrate with the Queen here’s a list of Hotels that you may consider
checking in to. The hotels have introduced special packages that will only
enhance your joyous mood.
Here’s a look at the Hotels and the Packages they are
offering:
St. Ermin’s Hotel (April-August 2012)
St. Ermin’s Hotel |
Enjoy the Queens’ Diamond
Jubilee afternoon tea at St. Ermin’s. Only a minute’s walk from St. James Park,
the hotel is a local haven of calm which is now offering its visitors a QETea
package. The package has been inspired from the Queen’s diamond jubilee and
will offer dishes that use traditional recipes from the Commonwealth countries.
The £35 pound QETea package will includes in its menu a Blueberry and White
Chocolate Mousse, Diamond shortbread, tarts, sandwiches and of course a
scintillating cup of tea. You can also walk home with a commemorative cup and a
saucer. Besides the QETea package, the £999 package for two will also offer you
a tour of the Westminster Abbey, a picnic, and a welcome pack of hats and
flags. Do visit the hotel’s
website for reservations and more.
St. James Hotel and Club (June 1st-June 5th ,2012)
St. James Hotel and Club |
In the heart of London’s
club land, the red and white Victorian façade of the St. James makes for an
imposing structure. The hotel’s newly done décor offers its visitors a true Mayfair’s elegance. The hotel’s also getting ready to
celebrate with the Royalty. Starting June 1st the package is will valid until
the 5th of June. Starting at £398, the hotel will also offer its visitors
afternoon high tea sessions. Chauffer driven airport transfers and also a
Jubilee tea box gift from Fortnum and Mason’s, a favorite of the royal family.
For more information and reservations log on to hotel’s official
website.
The Ritz Hotel (June 2nd, 2012)
The Ritz Hotel |
Themed food stations will offer a wide variety of dishes to
choose from at the Big Jubilee lunch on the 3rd between 11.30 and 4.30 pm. The
lunch costing £175 will include a glass of champagne to toast her majesty. On
the grand finale, you can enjoy Chef John William’s signature dishes at the
Diamond Jubilee lunch on 5t June and watch the Queen’s procession on screens
suspended at the restaurant. Priced from £175 per person the lunch will be held
between 10.30 a.m. to 4.30. p.m.
The hotel’s
website will offer you all the information from lunch menus to packages and
reservations.
The Brown’s Hotel (June 1st-June 10th, 2012)
The Brown’s Hotel |
51 Buckingham Gate (June 2nd-June 5th,2012)
51 Buckingham Gate, Taj Suites and Residencies, located in
the heart of London
invited you to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in royal style. Starting
from £1,149 the package includes tickets to complimentary tickets to the
Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham palace. A special memento will await you in your
rooms and also savour some tea and snacks on a balmy afternoon. Diamond Jubilee
mugs will available as souvenirs.
The hotel’s website will provide you with all the
necessary information regarding the package and reservations.
Intercontinental London Park Lane (June 2nd-June 5th, 2012)
Intercontinental London Park Lane |
The chief highlight of this package is the ‘Shaken not
Stirred’ vessel experience. On the second day guests will be taken to the Thames to board this Diplomat Cruise’s vessel which also
featured in the James Bond movie The World is Not Enough. To complete your
royal experience breathtaking views panoramic views of London, complimentary drinks and canapés will
be offered. The package is priced around £6,060 will be valid for three nights.
For more information log on to the hotel’s website.
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